معرفی
Semiha Betül TAKICAK serves as an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in History of Philosophy with focus on History of Science and Technology. Her academic career at Kastamonu University began in 2018 as a full-time faculty member.
- PhD in History of Science from Ankara University (2017)
- Master's in Primary School Mathematics Education from Kastamonu University (2012)
- Bachelor's in Primary School Mathematics Teaching from Gazi University (2008)
Her research centers on Ottoman mathematical heritage, particularly analytic geometry, history of mathematics education, and scientific transmission between Islamic and Western traditions. She examines historical mathematical texts, biographies of Ottoman mathematicians, and the evolution of mathematical terminology within Ottoman scientific literature. Her work bridges philosophy of science with concrete historical analysis of mathematical practices.
Analysis of her publication trends reveals deep engagement with Ottoman mathematical history through multiple dimensions: biographical studies of mathematicians (Margosyan, Santur), analysis of specific mathematical concepts (analytic geometry, magic squares), and examination of educational practices. Her research demonstrates how Ottoman mathematical thought interacted with European developments while maintaining its own distinctive characteristics.
TAKICAK actively supervises graduate students, with Ayşe Nur Aydemir's 2024 master's thesis on Hüsnü Hamid Sayman's geometry textbook being a recent example. She teaches specialized courses including Ottoman Mathematics Education History, Post-Modern Mathematics History, and Women in Intellectual Life.
Her academic work appears across various platforms including journal articles in Osmanlı Bilimi Araştırmaları, book chapters in biobibliographic works on Ottoman mathematicians, and conference presentations at national and international symposia focusing on history of science and mathematics education.
